Alleged drunken driver arrested for assaulting Streetsboro officers

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Nov 25, 2013 at 4:00 AM

By Dave O'Brien | staff writer

A Streetsboro man is facing three felony charges after he allegedly assaulted two Streetsboro police officers who were attempting to arrest him on drunken driving charges during a traffic stop on Ranch Road.

Michael E. Allen, 34, of 9121 Ranch Road, is charged with two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer and one count of operating a vehicle under the influence, all fourth-degree felonies.

Allen was stopped Tuesday by Streetsboro police. As officers attempted to place Allen under arrest, he allegedly fought with Officer Justin Leidel, attempted to hit and kick him, and tried to grab Leidel's groin and gun belt.

Allen also allegedly punched and kicked Officer Christopher Petro before being placed under arrest, according to criminal complaints filed in Portage County Municipal Court.

Allen was ordered held in the Portage County jail on 10 percent of $40,000 bond following his arraignment.

Conditions of his bond are no consumption or possession of alcohol or drugs and no driving until eligible or valid, according to court records.

The drunken driving charge is a felony because Allen has at least five prior convictions for drunken driving since 2003. He was convicted in two cases in Flagstaff, Ariz. in 2010, and one case each in Westerville, Ohio, in 2009, Columbus in 2007 and Doylestown, Pa., in 2003, according to Streetsboro police.

Contact this reporter at 330-298-1128 or dobrien@recordpub.com

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